Cornell & Diehl - Briar Fox 16 oz 453.6 gram

🌀 Blend Overview

• Type: Virginia-based blend with Burley and Black Cavendish [cornellanddiehl.com], [tobaccoreviews.com]
• Cut: Traditional crumble cake—densely pressed, ideal for breaking or rubbing out to desired consistency [tobaccoreviews.com], [smokingpipes.com]
• Blender: Created from the personal recipe of Danish pipe maker Peter Heeschen, and brought into production by Cornell & Diehl’s Chris Tarler [tobaccoreviews.com], [cornellanddiehl.com]
• Strength: Medium [tobaccoreviews.com], [cornellanddiehl.com]
• Flavoring: None—presents a pure, unadulterated leaf taste [tobaccoreviews.com], [smokingpipes.com]
• Room Note: Pleasant to fairly mild [tobaccoreviews.com], [4noggins-c...hopify.com]

📦 Packaging & Weight

• Offered in bulk 16 oz (453.6 g) cans, as well as 2 oz and 8 oz tins [tobaccoreviews.com]
• Bulk pricing typically around $52–60 USD depending on retailer [pipetobacco.cc]

🌿 Flavor & Smoking Experience

• Tin note: Slightly sweet, hay-like aroma with hints of sour brightness from aged Virginia [tobaccoreviews.com]
• First half: Mild and straightforward—clean Virginia sweetness balancing gentle Burley earthiness [tobaccoreviews.com]
• Mid-bowl: Gains complexity, smooth and warming [tobaccoreviews.com]
• Finish: Ends on a spicy note, often described as peppery or slightly kicky [tobaccoreviews.com]
• Descriptors: Nutty, hay, clean tobacco, slight leather or dark cocoa, and occasional licorice/anise nuances [pipesmagazine.com], [tobaccoreviews.com]

🌟 User Reviews & Aging Notes

• Aging elevates quality: Many users note improved complexity and sweetness after just a few weeks or months in a jar [tobaccoreviews.com]
• Burn properties: Burns evenly with thick ash and good bowl amassing qualities; consistent and mild maintenance [pipesmagazine.com], [tobaccoreviews.com]
• Nicotine strength: Some experience a moderate nic-hit; others report chest sensation like mild nicotine buzz mid-bowl [pipesmagazine.com], [tobaccoreviews.com]